CapnWhales

Why is this AMA so bad?

Don't do me like that Meth

I've been a huge fan since the release of Can't Maintain. Really awesome that you guys are doing this Q&A. It feels like I've always had so many questions to ask, but I can't remember any of them now that I can actually get them answered.

What does your songwriting process look like? Is the process drugs?
Where the hell do some of these magical lines come from? Is that also drugs?

In your music, when you reference "god", is it usually in reference to the Christian capital God, or is it more a reference to the general workings of the world?

Are we ever going to see a return to the People-era minimal instrumentation, or is this the more elaborate sound (which I love) a permanent change? Will we ever get to hear some of those older songs in this new style?

Can you confirm or deny allegations of a secret Sean/Jeff Rosenstock side project? If deny, can you get to starting one, pretty please?

With the addition of another album, are you worried you're no longer going to be able to play your whole discography in one set?

At Bottom of the Hill last year, there were a lot of requests that you play "Love Song", but you declined. Was this because the requesters were incredibly annoying, or do you just not care for the song anymore?

Are there any songs you regret making or releasing?

Do you have any special fondness for the C Am F G chord progression, or is coincidence that those songs happened to "stick"?

Not as much a question, but I really just want to stress how much I love the song "Getting Naked and Playing With Guns". It really captures the lonliness, despair, comradery, and hatred that penetrates everyday life in small towns.
I grew up in a small mountain town, and it hits uncomfortably close to home. (except the actually killing people part)

Thanks so much for making the music you do. It's gotten me past some really dark times, and opened me up to understanding others. I'll be there at Slims in August!

What are your best and worst experiences with a fan?

Are you recognized on the street very often?

What's the craziest/funniest/creepiest message you've ever gotten on your Fetlife?

Ah, I didn't happen to see that one. Thanks for the link!